Alief Continues to Make Southwest Houston Special
Located in Southwest Houston, Alief has ebbed and flowed with the times. Its history is as rich and storied as any person in the Greater Houston Area, and in modern times its culture, diversity and constantly growing community make it a notable place to live for families and young professionals. The Texas State Historical Association […]
YES Prep: The 4th Best High School in Texas
Parents and community leaders at Rusk Elementary on the east side of downtown, have had their actions rewarded in a huge way. In 1995, they began the YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Project in 1995 as a way to address the issues in their community of kids skipping school, high illiteracy rates, and crime committed by […]
Nouveau Art Bar: One of Houston’s Hidden Hotspots
Perfectly settled among the nightlife of Midtown, Nouveau Antique Art Bar offers a breath of fresh air from the loud partying of 20-somethings in the area. The bar is located across from a stunning graffiti installation that plays on the Sistine Chapel art, showing a bearded figure reaching out with a spray paint can, that […]
Oishii Japanese Restaurant: A Well-Kept Sushi Secret
When most people ask about sushi restaurants in Houston, they can get a variety of responses depending on who they are asking. There are so many way to experience sushi, buffet style, upscale, off a conveyor belt, traditional, or fusion, the list is endless. I myself, have lived in many different parts of Houston and […]
The Affluent, Yet Humble Neighborhood of Addicks Park Ten
For years, Addicks has endured as a refuge for the hard working Houstonians who love those wide open spaces. It has lasted and stayed relatively small for Houstonians who want both the perks of an urban environment and the know-your-neighbor neighborhoods of a small town. According to the Texas State Historical Association, this neighborhood has […]
HMNS at Sugar Land
When someone talks about the Houston Museum of Natural Science, your brain may automatically picture the Museum District. And, for those of you living out in the ever-growing West side of town, that may not be a trek you’re looking forward to making with the kids too often. But, did you know that there is […]
Enjoy Lunch at Saint Arnold Brewing Company!
Here’s a fun fact that some Houstonians still don’t know – Saint Arnold Brewing Company is now serving food! You must be thinking, it’s food from guys who make beer, what do they know about great food? Well then, you must not know Ryan Savoie and his two man crew. They operate out of the space within the […]
Garden Oaks Elementary Provides an Exemplary Education
Adding to the allure of the popular neighborhood it resides in, Garden Oaks Elementary is one of the best schools in Houston. Offering a comprehensive and challenging education for grades Pre-K through 8th, has put this school on the map with its diverse student body and specialized programs, including a Montessori Magnet, Gifted and Talented […]
Southeast Houston: A Cluster of Diversity and Affordability
Southeast Houston is a conglomerate of many illustrious neighborhoods in the Greater Houston area. Annexed in 1950, its prestige is only matched by its affordability and diversity. One of the main draws to this side of town is the largest medical center in the world, The Texas Medical Center. The residential aspects of Southeast Houston […]
Pictures Tell the Story at the Houston Center for Photography
If you’re interested in learning more about photography as it is used in art and history, visit the Houston Center for Photography! This building is home to a wealth of information about photography all the way from its humble beginnings. Entry to the center is always completely free, and the programs and exhibitions are always […]